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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1904
Page
4
The Herald announces it maintains Hardin County’s largest bonafide yearly subscriber list open for advertiser inspection. Advertisers are urged to investigate and then contract if satisfied, highlighting transparency and value in reaching readers.
A Sioux City Journal quote notes that a good town relies on a good newspaper and that creating quality journalism requires money. The remark underscores the financial basis of maintaining strong local press and community vitality.
A compact roundup cites St Louis Globe-Democrat on Bryan praising free silver and wheat rising, Cleveland as a fading Democratic figure, and Roosevelt nominating opposition. It reports J W Blythe pushing harmony for Iowa’s GOP delegation, Tuthill clearing Mayor Harrison in the Chicago theatre disaster, Patti commentary by editors, Cedar Falls Gazette sale to Garson and Sebell, Marshalltown printer strike, and Iowa Millers' critique of the state board of control over hospital flour bids.
J. Hardin, president of Eldora Iowa, advertises the bank as a specialist in time deposits, offering the lowest interest on farm loans and reliable abstracts of title.
Local notes from Berlin Eldora Owasa Radcliffe and surroundings report illnesses moves and social events. Items cover Mrs. Townsend ill Marion Jackson and Charlie Bender returning to school. Basket social nets 310 for pastor. meetings at Free Methodist church planned. dry goods company purchased stake. cemetery sidewalk funded by railroad donate.
Snowy cold spell grips Pleasant Ridge as many fall ill in the south part of the township. Mumps trouble Chas Foster and several others sick. Harold Crossan ill with lung fever threats. Mrs Kennedy dies Jan 26. Mrs Laura Ingram called to care for her. S.S. Stinson moves to Kansas. J.D. Thompson due home from the South. G W Rhodes travels to Nebras ka to see her father, Dan Lundy, in critical condition. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as a quick relief remedy.
An advertisement for DeWitts Salve from E. O. DeWitt & Co of Chicago claims it treats piles eczema cuts burns and skin diseases with no equal. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking for DeWitts the genuine sold by Smith & Reed. Also local notes report Mrs. Clark Whitney ill, wood trades, ice cutting, store closure talk at Cottage due to Mr Brown's death, Jennie Stitner’s weight gain claim, and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted by Wilson Drug Co.
Mrs. Ed Foster is on the sick list. Pleasant Chapel meetings closed Saturday evening. Lawn Hill church meetings began Tuesday evening. George McDonald traveled to Jewell Junction Saturday evening. Er J. Lundy visited Honey Creek for a few days with his children.
Orange township farmer J E Smith of Black Hawk county will be shown as a model of success from a small start. Beginning with one broad sow four years ago, he now owns a top herd in the county and his sow has produced 72 pigs, with six broods totaling about 72 offspring. The record includes litters of 12 and 10, and the sow weighs around 600 pounds while averting tragedy to her piglets. Eventually the piece notes stock value and references local promotions by Mat Avery & Co. harness shop.
The Hardin County board invites scaled bids for Salowhy ue pelg lumber and piling required for bridges to be erected or repaired during 1904 starting February 1. Various sizes and grades of fir and cedar piling are listed with contract prices f o b delivered to any R R station in the county. Bids to be read publicly. material to be inspected and approved by the board of supervisors. the board may reject any or all bids. Jay E. Newcoman, County Auditor.
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